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Is @AngelList Syndicates Really Such a Big Deal?

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AngelList 101 : As you know, AngelList is a platform where angels can invest in semi-screened tech deals. If you know, VCs end up writing sizable checks into their own funds, which is important in better aligning interests. million round I might write $1.8 – 2.2 For starters, what is AngelList Syndicates?

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Venture capitalists ‘like and subscribe’ to influencers

TechCrunch LA

People say we’re crazy, but we know creators are legit businesses,” Karat writes on its website — the company didn’t respond to a request to chat about what they’re working on. Podfund , for example, writes checks sized between $25,000 to $50,000 to emerging podcasters. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage). Rethinking value.

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US Economic Risks (Sept 2010): Impact on Investors & Entrepreneurs

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This has been especially true for angels or seed investors as there is a new thesis that less capital is needed to start Internet companies so more money is being spent at this phase of the funding lifecycle. While not 1999 all over again but I am observing first-hand the signs of funding frenzy. We took $2.3